Statement: 

Is pen mightier than a sword?

Arguments: 

I. Yes, writers influence the thinking of the people. 

II. No, with the help of physical force one can conquer all. 

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. 

Give answer 

( a ) if only argument I is strong. 

( b ) if only argument II is strong. 

( c) if either I or II is strong. 

( d ) if neither I nor II is strong. 

( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.

Statement:

Should children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, such matter can only be solved by legal means. 

II. Yes, Only this will bring some relief to poor parents. 

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. 

Give answer 

( a ) if only argument I is strong. 

( b ) if only argument II is strong. 

( c) if either I or II is strong. 

( d ) if neither I nor II is strong. 

( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.

Statement: 

Should colleges be given the status of a university in India? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid. 

II. No, it is utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges. 

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. 

Give answer 

( a ) if only argument I is strong. 

( b ) if only argument II is strong. 

( c) if either I or II is strong. 

( d ) if neither I nor II is strong. 

( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.

Statement 

Should shifting agriculture be practiced? 

Arguments: 

I. No, it is a wasteful practice? 

II. Yes, Modern methods of farming are too expensive. 

Statement: 

Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, this may affect the voters’ mind and may affect the outcome.

 II. No, such polls are conducted all over the world. 

Statement: 

Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, they must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all. 

II. No, we have enough talent, let them stay where they want 

Statement: 

Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, rural people are creative. 

II. Yes, this would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent. 

Statement: 

Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector? 

Arguments: 

I. No, the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such projects. 

II. Yes, such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.